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Strangers at the Gate: The 'Boat People's' First Ten Years in Canada,Used
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Twentyseven million people in the world are refugees. In this book, Morton Beiser puts readers in touch, emotionally and intellectually, with the reality of refugees in Canada. In the process, he dispels key misconceptions about immigrants in this country and reframes central debates on refugee policy.The book describes Beiser's tenyear study of 1,300 Boat People admitted to Canada between 1979 and 1981. It chronicles the former refugees' struggles to learn English, and to establish themselves economically in their new environment and shows that, contrary to popular opinion, they use fewer health and social services than indigenous Canadians.Beiser finds that, although most refugees in most resettlement situations succeed remarkably well, no country, Canada included, offers newcomers the welcome they need and deserve. This remarkable study, with its profoundly human dimension, should be read by all policymakers in the fields of immigration and social and health services.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Strangers at the Gate'? A: The book focuses on the experiences of the 'Boat People' refugees in Canada, detailing their struggles and successes during their initial years in the country.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Strangers at the Gate'? A: The author is Morton Beiser, who conducted a ten-year study on the experiences of refugees in Canada.
- Q: What key misconceptions about refugees does the book address? A: The book dispels misconceptions regarding refugees' use of health and social services, showing they often utilize fewer resources than indigenous Canadians.
- Q: How many pages is the book 'Strangers at the Gate'? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: When was 'Strangers at the Gate' published? A: The book was published on August 14, 1999.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Southeast Asia.
- Q: Is 'Strangers at the Gate' available in different formats? A: This specific listing is for a paperback edition of the book.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Strangers at the Gate' being offered? A: The edition being offered is the first edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Strangers at the Gate'? A: The book explores themes of immigration, refugee experiences, and the socio-economic challenges faced by newcomers in Canada.